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Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

Chaz Charles & Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg

A weekly listen through all 166 original studio tracks in the band R U S H"s catalog, one track at a time. Chaz Charles and Alan "Schatz" Schatzberg take listeners through each track with their unique blend of uninformed opinion, musicianship and misguided attempts at humor along the way. Listeners are invited to fact check and play along at home, because who doesn"t like getting fact checked on R U S H?! Hot Damn, Eh!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:47

RushRash911: Episode 47. That Was Then

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/04/10

We get a track off 2025's Stygyn Waves by Envy of None. That voice...SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here:⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless

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1:49:58

Episode 106. Cygnus X-1 Book 2: Hemispheres

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/04/05

This week onRush Rash, Chaz and Schatz celebrate 50 years of2112with a very special guest—YouTube sensation and all-around Rush whispererMike Massé—who drops in (freshly fumigated from the Haggis Shack) to talk about his gorgeous new cover of“Tears.”The guys dig into Mike’s creative process, from Mellotron patch-hunting to channeling Geddy’sextra-vibrato-when-you-feel-fancytechnique, and why sometimes the internet is both your best friend and a chaotic dumpster fire of “release date truth.” (April

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13:56

RushRash911: Episode 46. Who's Got Yer Belly?

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/04/03

The trailer park invades the wheel as we spin Who's Got Yer Belly by Bubbles And The Shitrockers featuring Alex Lifeson...IYKYKSCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here:⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO

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19:53

RushRashRed Alert: The 2026 Junos

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/29

Watch the Junos Live at the CBC.Follow Paul's stage-side iPhone updates on Facebook!Follow Jillian and her live from the floor updates with RushCon on Facebook!This week onRush Rash, things get delightfully chaotic as Chaz and Schatz pull off an impromptu hotline call with Rush insider Paul—caught somewhere between Oakville and rock history itself.What starts as a “hey, let’s try this” moment turns into a boots-on-the-ground preview of theJuno Awards, with Paul heading in alongside legendary

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1:56:36

Episode 105. Something For Nothing

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/29

Strap in, plug in, and scratch that eternal itch—because this week onRush Rash, Chaz and Schatz welcome a certified rock brainiac into the Haggis Shack: music journalist and author Daniel Bukszpan. And folks…this guy didn’t just fall down theRushrabbit hole—he built a library down there.We dive headfirst into his new book Rush & 2112: 50 Years, the 50-year legacy of2112, the album that basically looked the music industry dead in the eye and said, “Yeah…we’re gonna make a 20-minute sci-fi epic

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1:20:33

Episode 104. A Farewell To Kings

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/15

On this week’s episode ofRush Rash, Chaz and Shatz are joined once again by CMPU and Boneless Podcasting Network stalwartCorey Morissette, a man who now hosts approximately seventeen podcasts, three mixtape shows, and possibly a municipal council meeting somewhere in Manitoba.Between discussions of Canadian winters, radio overkill, and the ever-expandingCorey Morissette Podcast Industrial Complex, the gang checks in on the freshly released40th Anniversary edition ofGrace Under Pressureand the

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14:17

RushRash911 Episode 45. Strip and Go Naked

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/13

You'll swear we were picking up right where we left off, but the itches are harder to reach...even a bit funkier!SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here:⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified

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54:38

Episode 103. The Pass

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/08

Chaz and Schatz burst back through the podcast portal scratching like two men who just sat on a cactus made entirely of Rush vinyl. What starts as a quick catch-up turns into a full-blown Rush news avalanche: rehearsal rumors, Annika taking the drum throne, and the surprise addition of keyboard wizard Lorne Gold. Along the way, the boys debate tribute bands and discover that Alex will soon be tending bar on Canadian television like the world’s most progressive bartender.Listener mail rolls in from a

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25:17

RushRash911 Episode 44. Second Ending

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/03/06

Oh man,, is this one a doozy...we listen to Al's contribution to the Terry Brown produced Herin, on the track Second Ending. Then on to number two...wait for the solo.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here:⁠Schatz's Scratch

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1:34:28

Episode 102. Malignant Narcissism

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/02/26

On this week’s gloriously over-caffeinated episode ofRush Rash, Chaz and Shatz throw open the castle gates and welcome back the noble troubadours of prog pageantry —A Farewell to Kings (AF2K)— for a discussion that is equal parts rock summit, gear symposium, and mildly controlled chaos.Adam and Johnny arrive armed with tales of theaters conquered, albums performed in their entirety, and the delicate art of recreating Rush 2.0 without being chased out of town by purists wielding vintage tour

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1:22:56

Episode 101. Dreamline

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/02/19

This week onRush Rash, Chaz and Shatz crack open the Haggis Shack to welcome a true lifer: Rob Silverberg, the driving force behind Midwest RushFest. Before the wheel spins, the guys dive deep into Rob’s Rush origin story—Signalsand “The Analog Kid” as the gateway, Columbia House confessions, and buyingGrace Under Pressureon release day like it was a sacred ritual.From there, it’s all about community. Rob walks through the evolution of Midwest Rush Fest—from a heartfelt gathering in 2016 to a

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2:06:08

Episode 100. Secret Touch

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/02/10

This week onRush Rash, Chaz n Shatz welcome Paul Rydalch — lifelong Rush obsessive, repentant superfan, and now official roadie for Rush Archives — for one of the wildest, funniest, and most heartfelt conversations the show has ever hosted.Paul traces his journey from a teenageSignals-era gateway moment to 17 Rush shows, backstage misadventures, near-misses, security scares, meet-and-greet miracles, and ultimately finding his place behind the scenes with Rush Archives. Along the way, he shares

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17:55

RushRash911 Episode 43. Promise

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/02/06

We go all in on what Alex is doing here. Like, really man...pretty Rush-ie trip with Edwin. Check it out.SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here:⁠Schatz's Scratch List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in

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1:28:58

Episode 99. Hope

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/02/02

On this gloriously unhinged episode ofRush Rash, Chaz and Schatz throw all sense of structure out the window and celebrateHaggis Daythe only way they know how: by heeding the call of one Steve Brownto invitePaul Beaulieuand make the Haggis Shack the World's Deli in honor of Robbie Burns' Birthday!A full detour involving wild haggis, vegetarian haggis, Robert Burns, bagpipes, kilts, lamb lungs (allegedly), neeps, tatties, whisky gravy, and the eternal mystery of how Scotland continues to function at

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1:28:36

Episode 98. Bubba Bash 2026 Part 2

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/01/25

Part two of ourBubba Bash 2026 recapdrops us right back into the thick of it, withexclusive backstage accesscourtesy of Rush Rash correspondentJillian Maryonovich of RushCon while Chaz and Schatz were… let’s sayadministratively indisposed.This episode is anchored by deeply personal, moving conversations withJohn Wesley (Vertical Horizon, Porcupine Tree)andEd Toth (The Doobie Brothers), as both musicians reflect on the profound impactNeil Pearthad on their lives — not just as a drummer, lyricist, or

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17:48

RushRash911 Episode 42. Runaway Train

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/01/22

The episode’s highlight is a full listen and discussion of "Runaway Train" from Geddy Lee’s 2000 solo album, "My Favorite Headache." Chaz and Schatz react in real time, dissecting the song’s dense lyrics, musical structure, and its unmistakable Rush DNA. They debate whether the track could have been a hidden Rush cut, praise its "Peartian" lyricism, and compare its style to both classic Rush and contemporary influences. The hosts also reflect on the challenges of solo projects, the evolution of

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1:30:03

Episode 97. Bubba Bash 2026 Part 1

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2026/01/19

On this very special part one of a Rush Rash episode, we welcomeJillian from RushCon, officially crowned the show’sField Correspondent, reporting live(ish) from the 2026 Bubba Bash. Jillian delivers the goods: interviews, live recordings, backstage audio, after-party vibes, and the kind of behind-the-scenes reality you only get when musicians are running on fumes and love for the music.The conversation digs into what these events really take — minimal rehearsal, high pressure, maximum respect for

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2:47:34

Episode 96. Tom Sawyer SPECIAL EPISODE

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2025/12/28

Rush Rash Presents:TOM SAWYER — A GENERATIONAL EVENTStep right up for a heartwarming, music-filled adventure the whole family can enjoy! In this special episode, Chaz and Schatz, together with their children, two generations come together to describe the forthcoming Rush Rash Reactions, where a couple of Rushian parents spin a wheel packed with nearly 200 songs from every genre imaginable. Watch as classic rock dads bravely hand over the aux cord to their kids, diving into a vibrant world of K-pop,

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19:50

RushRash911 Episode 41. Clouds

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2025/12/26

We spin Clouds off Envy of None's latest release, Stygin Waves. Alex Lifeson gets around, and it will be interesting to see how what he's done with EON and others impacts what he does with Ged (and Anika?) going forward. Still...we'd use protection. We don't mince words, in-and-out, this is a quick show...SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and

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1:06:20

Episode 95. Available Light

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz ·

2025/12/21

On this episode ofRushRash, Chaz and Schatz once again fly without a guest but this time, it's due to the unfortunate loss of a much-loved friend of the world-wide Rush Fan Community - Joe Pesch. We'd booked his good friend, Rob Silverberg of Mid-west Rushfest, but understandibly we rescheduled due to the timly nature of when we were all hearing the news. So a few moments of reflection, and as always, the wheel chimes in later with a song that has us reflecting on our own mortality...But we met Joe

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